U.S. Foreign-Born Population Reaches Record 50 Million

Surge in immigration under Biden administration leads to unprecedented growth, with illegal immigration accounting for over half of the increase.

The foreign-born population in the U.S. has reached a record high of nearly 50 million, or 15% of the total population, due to a surge in immigration under President Biden's administration.
The immigrant population growth rate has significantly increased under Biden's presidency, with an average monthly increase of 137,000 compared to 42,000 during Donald Trump’s presidency and 68,000 during Barack Obama’s two terms.
More than half (2.5 million) of the 4.5 million increase in the foreign-born population since January 2021 is likely due to illegal immigration.
The largest percentage increases since January 2021 are for immigrants from South America (up 28%), Central America (up 25%), Sub-Saharan Africa (up 21%), the Caribbean (up 20%), and the Middle East (up 14%).
If current immigration trends continue, the foreign-born population could reach 58.9 million and 17.3% of the total population by the end of a potential second Biden term.